New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-02
MEN OF GOLD AND DIAMONDS
JEWELLERS HAVE A DINNER.

dinner OF the jewellers Association Jewellers were
there the number Of 1b0 and combined they could
build pyramid Of diamonds and rubes and precious
stones that would throw into the shade any Of
the jewels Of the msuarchs Of old
Europe Among the members present were Alfred II.
Smith, president OF the Association. Henry Hayes NJ
Avery, Seth D. Thomas, c. l. Tiffany. +. 3 Douglas s. G
Halsey. Appleton Smith, Frank r. Simmons and Amos r.
Emo
The tables rendered gorgeous with silvcrware
loaned by Tiffany and floral decorations supplied by Le
Moult huge silver punch bowl from which hundred
might get drunk without much dimln
ishiug its contents, stood the guest
table. But alas for the thirsty, 1t was
empty SO hearty the appe;ites of those present
and so abundant the good cheer that 1t nearly
o'clock when Alfred II. Smith, the president, swung
champagne bottle gavel checked the noise. and let
loose the pentup cratcry, himself setting the example
In felicitsus speech, which well received Tho
first tsast e. the evening The President OF the United
States" drank standing and the response was an
eloquent silence.
CONGRESSMAN PHELPS SPEAKS
The Chairman called upon William Watsr Phelps
to speak the toast 1.-THE great American Union, its
relations and influence the nations OF tie world"
Mr. Phelps devoted nself first pleasantres
concerning OF the Jewellers present which put
them all in good humor He didn't forget remind
Mayor Hewitt of his reference certain
occasion TO al simple Christian life" phrase
he has grown accustomed to the phantom now. and
groes ii with laughter. Mr.. Phelps said thai lie
sure guide in everything except politics. Mt Phelps
appalled, the imnensty Of his subject. 1t prao-
icaly the world 1t ought to have been given to
SONS with low ambition like Chauncey NJ Depcw,
who hankered after tnat sort OF thing
Referring to the lessons which America had taught
the world the chief reliance upon public opinion
that the best to get wrongs remeied not TO
dress them but 10 publish them. Pubic opinion the
absolute sovereign that rnlsd the world 10 which
every man. weak strong. is bound TO submit A prac-
teal example of this furnished by the attitude
which England beginning to show the Irish ques-
ton. Ireland had published her wrongs and Eng
land bound TO redress them for she
would not defy the public opinion OF the
world. Aud America showed her that she wond 10 this
with perfect safety the Integrity OF the Empire give
Ireland all the self government that she wanted and
make herself ruy Great Britain, which America
never afraid to call her because she was herself a
greater Britain.
Mr.. Phelps's speech profusely bcsprlnkcd with
Jokes This Is OF them: Turkey already bogias TO
feel Influence of civilization The Mussulmans
accustomed TO take all the wives they wanted
beginning to abandon that practice In favor
OF the Chicago system by which men got all the wives
they wanted at time"
THE REV. FIR. WARREN TELLS JOKE on HIMSELF.
The Rev. f. WalpOle Warren spoke next for Chris
tiapity-the Keystone of the Arch that supports the
the occasion. Mr. Warren began with joke, which hav
Ing the merit being his expense. laughed
at by everybody. Recent events he said had enabed
him add TO the degree Of B. A. which he got from
Cambridge, that of d. &. L., Distinguished Contract
Laborer." He said that he would take the liberty
OF correcting the architecture Of his lie would call
liberty and conner ai integrity the keystone of the
arch and Christianity the basis of the Nations High
way Prosperity" lie said things hatering 10
America and infatuated that lie here To stay
nouncement that heartily applauded
a-fif ar a
5ut kinaly looking vital suggesting seine sturdy oak
that had afforded shelter many through many bos
ferrous STORM lie spoke OF coarse for 1.-THE Army and
states When Lincoln issued his calls for
troops the Western states had always furnished more
states were often in default In the
the jewellers were beginning to find their best markets
endangered by $1,000 men,. There ought to
the Executive. 50 that where he says. Peace, he sti
there be peace There ought 10 be a power resi-
IN 'he 90 @ rs
to be a navy the ocean to p.licc it Just
s ne ny The to be of ne se
large not large but there should be navy upon
order China. TO Honolulu. wherever he pleases
to command peace on the and protect American
mas gone too far in Overlooking her navy with ar
sSp dea them g AMI ne seaap en We may
safely eavs the army to the army aud tie navy 70 the
We should have an army aud navy in The United
ates ensuraic with The greatness Of the country
MR.. DEPKw SAYS JUST A LITTLE ON HIS SUBJECT.
Everybody knew what to expect when Chauncey NJ
De pew announced tn respond TO the hsxt toast
"Commercal Intercourse. Domestic and Foreign as
Fraernizer" II matcred nothing what the toast was
they knew that the; would ge, plenty OF fan out of it,
Frs. he got even /" with Mr. Phelps " His speech"
he said "was so bllndedlwth eloquence and inodesy
ana Phelps began. He said thar no did not waot
the EARTH he had conquered hsw-Jersey. Ami
II leads me to think that among the dark
horses Presidential lightning may strike Jersey,
green WITH envy Mr.. Depew kept cracking jokes
unl sides Of his auditors with laughter
and then with brief but eloquent reference to his toast
ne sal down amid uproarous appliance.
Il Mayor iIewit's turn next to speak for New
country lie was in good form toe and lavisned much
iaeeiiousness in ir Phelps and Mr.. Depcw For once
"simpie CHRISTIAN hfs.' Mr. Phelps had robIsd him OF
tina spor'sny gst Mr. ppew had ~ me last week
tending half dozen banquets ami never going home
''Therc is IN the sonl as mach hnSser for art as
for bread aud tas hrst thing that occurs In
ars satisfied is TO procure something which will crafty
the refine he taste and the man OF genius Is
Grea.r M lac he man, W." ui som
he lives ara opens he pathway to new forl.s ent he Is
the the great ssss Of the OF es and he puts into le
pockets OF the poor aud the owly gence, as great
there viii a for There will be in the hearts
Of those who become sufficiently enlightened and re,
i, beaatie. before n: public. s. that ins ham
best. as we'll as ths richest; may fall down
acquired taste fer art willing to part with his treas
thai sthcrs feel and prsht BY their refining in
fuehce then indeed does lie become truly benevolent
ExJudse Noah Davi. spoke of the necessity Of devils
Ing ssme law to stop ING wholesale inperaton OF Anar
chiss and Socialists aud snch enemies OF free iDsrtu
De Laucsy Nicoll pointed eat tho difference between
liberty and license Robert B. Roosevelt Noah Brooks
and Major Kinney. OF The Hartford Couront also made
latis hv taagt ING